UTSA fans show their pride before the home opener against A&M-Commerce on Sept. 8 at the Alamodome.

UTSA fans show their pride before the home opener against A&M-Commerce on Sept. 8 at the Alamodome.

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George De Leon, aka The Beak Man, cheers on UTSA against San Jose State at the Alamodome on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012.

George De Leon, aka The Beak Man, cheers on UTSA against San Jose State at the Alamodome on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012.

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Devonta Glover-Wright (20) of Utah State blocks a punt by UTSA's Kristian Stern (38) as Jumanne Robertson of Utah State (15) approaches during WAC football action at the Alamodome on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012. (Billy Calzada / San Antonio Express-News) less

Devonta Glover-Wright (20) of Utah State blocks a punt by UTSA's Kristian Stern (38) as Jumanne Robertson of Utah State (15) approaches during WAC football action at the Alamodome on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012. ... more

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Safety Triston Wade (14) of UTSA prepares to intercept a deflected pass meant for Devonta Glover-Wright of Utah State as teammate Erik Brown (17) aproaches during WAC football action at the Alamodome on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012. (Billy Calzada / San Antonio Express-News) less

Safety Triston Wade (14) of UTSA prepares to intercept a deflected pass meant for Devonta Glover-Wright of Utah State as teammate Erik Brown (17) aproaches during WAC football action at the Alamodome on ... more

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UTSA running back Evans Okotcha scores against Utah State during WAC football action at the Alamodome on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012. (Billy Calzada / San Antonio Express-News)

UTSA running back Evans Okotcha scores against Utah State during WAC football action at the Alamodome on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012. (Billy Calzada / San Antonio Express-News)

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UTSA head coach Larry Coker leads his team out of the tunnel to face Utah State in WAC football action at the Alamodome on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012. (Billy Calzada / San Antonio Express-News)

UTSA head coach Larry Coker leads his team out of the tunnel to face Utah State in WAC football action at the Alamodome on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012. (Billy Calzada / San Antonio Express-News)

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UTSA tight end Cole Hubble hauls in a long pass as Utah State's Brian Suite defends during WAC football action at the Alamodome on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012. (Billy Calzada / San Antonio Express-News)

UTSA tight end Cole Hubble hauls in a long pass as Utah State's Brian Suite defends during WAC football action at the Alamodome on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012. (Billy Calzada / San Antonio Express-News)

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UTSA receiver Cole Hicks, bottom, holds the ball to complete a touchdown catch as Will Davis of Utah State attempts to take the ball away during WAC football action at the Alamodome on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012. (Billy Calzada / San Antonio Express-News) less

UTSA receiver Cole Hicks, bottom, holds the ball to complete a touchdown catch as Will Davis of Utah State attempts to take the ball away during WAC football action at the Alamodome on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012. ... more

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UTSA football coach Larry Coker shouts encouragement to his team as they fall to Utah State, 48-17, in WAC football action at the Alamodome on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012. (Billy Calzada / San Antonio Express-News)

UTSA football coach Larry Coker shouts encouragement to his team as they fall to Utah State, 48-17, in WAC football action at the Alamodome on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012. (Billy Calzada / San Antonio Express-News)

UTSA receiver Cole Hicks reacts after catching a touchdown pass against Utah State during WAC football action at the Alamodome on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012. (San Antonio Express-News)

UTSA receiver Cole Hicks reacts after catching a touchdown pass against Utah State during WAC football action at the Alamodome on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012. (San Antonio Express-News)

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UTSA's Triston Wade (14) has words with Chuck Jacobs (10) of Utah State as the referee intervenes during WAC football action at the Alamodome on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012. (San Antonio Express-News)

UTSA's Triston Wade (14) has words with Chuck Jacobs (10) of Utah State as the referee intervenes during WAC football action at the Alamodome on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012. (San Antonio Express-News)

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Fan arrive at the Alamodome for the Utah State at UTSA game on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012. (San Antonio Express-News)

Fan arrive at the Alamodome for the Utah State at UTSA game on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012. (San Antonio Express-News)

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UTSA defensive end Cody Rogers, who attended Brandeis High School, carries a hammer as he enters the Alamodome with his teammates for their WAC football game against Utah State on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012. (San Antonio Express-News) less

UTSA defensive end Cody Rogers, who attended Brandeis High School, carries a hammer as he enters the Alamodome with his teammates for their WAC football game against Utah State on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012. (San ... more

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Are UTSA students seceding as losses keep mounting?

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Where were the UTSA students last Saturday afternoon?

Maybe they were at the park, throwing a Frisbee, enjoying a beautiful fall day.

Maybe they were at home, hitting the books, trying to shake off the effects of a Friday night Halloween party.

Regardless, athletes on the UTSA football team know for sure where their classmates were not.

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UTSA carried a two-game losing streak into its game with Utah State last Saturday at the dome.

After the Aggies blistered the Roadrunners 48-17, the streak reached three, with a road game scheduled this weekend at powerful Louisiana Tech.

If the streak grows to four, what then?

After the start-up program's two-year low attendance figure of 23,519 for Utah State, how will the students and the rest of the fan base react when the Roadrunners return home against McNeese State on Nov. 10?

And what about Nov. 24? Will UTSA (5-3, 1-2 WAC) allow rival Texas State fans to rule the dome on the final day of the season?

UTSA coach Larry Coker said he considered the 23,000-plus fans for Utah State a solid crowd. But the coach was disheartened by the empty seats at the south end last weekend.

“We've got to get our students back in it,” Coker said. “You know, we live in San Antonio, and there's a lot to do. But we want our students out there. Basically, it's a free ticket for them. It's a 1 o'clock game, and there's a lot of nightlife left after a 1 o'clock game. No, that was disappointing.”

Last year, UTSA football in many ways was defined by its overwhelming fan support.

The Roadrunners established an NCAA start-up record with 56,743 at their first game and an average of 35,521 for the season.

This year, the average crowd has fallen to 27,635. While that figure ranks first in the WAC, Terry remains stung by his classmates' attitude last weekend.

“Anybody can be there when you're winning and having success,” Terry said. “But who's going to be there during the adversity? Who's going to be there when you need it the most? Who's going to be there rockin' when you need 'em to be rockin' ?”

Terry said the usual turnout of rowdy students could have made a big difference.

“In any game, it can be turned around,” he said. “I mean, it's just the momentum. Our student section not being there eliminated part of our home-field advantage.”

UTSA running back David Glasco II agreed the student turnout was disappointing, but he looked at it from a different vantage point.

“I feel like, that's just life,” Glasco said. “If you're not producing, you can't expect a turnout of 50,000. And, sadly, right now, we're not producing. I think the cure for that would be to win football games.”

Told that Terry and Glasco had differing views, UTSA safety Nic Johnston said he was “right in the middle” of those two opinions.

“I would say that (last) Friday night was Halloween night in a college town,” Johnston said. “You had a bunch of students going out for ... Halloween parties, and they probably didn't want to wake up and get to a tailgate for a football game that early. ”

Johnston said it will take time for UTSA to develop a devoted following.

“Our fans aren't going to be as interested because we don't have any history,” he said. “There's no big deal about being in the Alamodome yet. But give it two years, and I'm sure it'll be packed with students every single week, regardless of whether we're winning or losing.”